Thanks again for another very thoughtful and considered reaction. If you haven't already, you really need to see the band's live performance of Alone at Comiccon in London from 2016 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ-tY6WprqmobKM), during what I believe was their first visit to the UK. As it's a "fancam" video, the sound is terrible (you can't even hear some of the band members), but it's very very special, remarkable in fact, for one reason which will become obvious quite quickly if you watch it. You mustn't deny yourself the pleasure of viewing it - trust me! :) Put it this way, the original upload of this video had nearly 500k views before it was taken down....
@yang-it-yin70023 жыл бұрын
It definitely is a must see. Akane kills it on the drums. If there was any doubt about what an incredible drummer she than that video should leave NO DOUBT! Do yourselves a favor and watch that particular video. It is the closest thing to a drum cam one can find on shows what kind of of a beast of a drummer Akane is.
@AMetalheadsPerspective3 жыл бұрын
I will check it out for sure!
@Glenner73 жыл бұрын
Speaking of the vocals, have you heard this unofficial vocals-only version of After Life? It does for Saiki and Miku what the white studio instrumentals do for the instruments: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gavSi5aAqch4aKM
@GaryHolloway-8103 жыл бұрын
Wow i hadn't heard that. With the vocals isolated you can hear all the different vocal layers clearly.👍
@vmoore63 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, thanks Glen!
@AMetalheadsPerspective3 жыл бұрын
Wow that is awesome thanks for that!!!
@stevehall51283 жыл бұрын
In one interview they said they basically record an ass-load of vocal tracks and then Miku and Saiki battle about which segments to use. So in a way the arrangement isn't really complete until they have a final mix...and of course then they proceed to add/change stuff for all the members in the live shows.
@tommcfall12743 жыл бұрын
And another reminder to check out Band Maid on Bilibili (the Chinese version of youtube).WAY more Band Maid content including the live stuff that got axed from youtube and complete live concerts!!!!
@sobabruddah75763 жыл бұрын
Easily somewhere in my top 10 Band-Maid songs! Kanami kills the solo. As Toshi said, the first song written entirely by the band that was accepted by the record label!!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘
@me262talon23 жыл бұрын
Thanks AMP!
@Muzicman-ut3jr3 жыл бұрын
Alone is one badass of a song! It is the very first written song by the maids! Other than Choose Me, this tune has one of the best Kanami’s solo!
@keithmeyer95583 жыл бұрын
The original version's solo was twice as long .I would love to hear it .
@iangrayson26593 жыл бұрын
pro trick : watch series on KaldroStream. I've been using it for watching all kinds of movies these days.
@christopherfranklin98223 жыл бұрын
@Ian Grayson definitely, have been watching on kaldrostream for since november myself :D
@TomClark-Futoura3 жыл бұрын
BRING ROCK BACK! Thank you Band-Maid!!
@toshimatyu66543 жыл бұрын
This is a song from 8 songs of their major debut mini album "Brand New MAID" released on May 18, 2016. This song is the only band-made songwriting. For the first time, Kanami's proposals were approved and entered the album.
@tommcfall12743 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful, amazing and creative band on the planet!
@rustygear4473 жыл бұрын
11:11 One of if not THE best solo. It's not just good sounding and highly technical, but you can feel the raw emotion screaming out of the guitar. I always rewind that part a few times every listen to this song.
@realdocloco3 жыл бұрын
For me, Band-Maid really starts here. I love what they've done before, and the songs written for them, but this is THE MILESTONE. The song that set the path for their career untill now. Everything's finally at its right place.
@stevehall51283 жыл бұрын
And kudos to the management/label for apparently going, "OK, you're ready. Do what you want from here on out" instead of micro-managing song by song.
@stickerred3 жыл бұрын
Now many fans in the world accept, appreciate, understand and support Kanami and Band-Maid songs and music. I hope Kanami never feels alone again.
@BM4-Life3 жыл бұрын
Well let me tell you about a story about a group named *BAND-MAID* A group of lovely girls who played rock music that thought was dead And then one day *BAND-MAID* went to the record producers And the next thing you know they started writing on their own *Alone* that is the first song they wrote on their own Well the next thing you know *BAND-MAID* is now and free To write their own music as they shouted out with glee They said *Domination* is where you oughta be And they pack their up gear to make history...
@工藤俊作-h8o3 жыл бұрын
I am glad that you liked this song. Because SAIKI is a few songs that participated in the lyrics. As usual, SAIKI modified most of the lyrics made by MIKU. That's why I collaborated with two people. It was a very thoughtful song for SAIKI. If SAIKI saw your video, he'll be happy.
@fernandonovo61493 жыл бұрын
What made this video amazing was the work of the song engineer! This person is a genius who added his/her skills to the amazing work of the band! Hats off to both the band and recording staff! Peace and respect from 🇨🇦
@waynebenedict46093 жыл бұрын
Great song from Band-Maid! First song the label allowed onto an album written by Band-Maid, a turning point they never looked back from! One of Kanami's best solos!
@MSIContent3 жыл бұрын
This is in my top 5 for sure. I really like this MV version. So good! Is it any wonder the label said “yeah... ok, you can write the songs now...”
@phaeron3 жыл бұрын
Fortunately, the ladies were given the opportunity and the people in charge made the right decision. These people do not always tick like that, which is why I think, especially here in the West, many talents can not even begin to unfold.
@patron40silver3 жыл бұрын
They should sell t shirts that look like the MAID uniform. 360 print all the way around. They could have current and retro ones from each member. I know I'd buy, and proudly wear, them.
@livinimmortal3 жыл бұрын
There is a live version of this song that focuses on Akane's drumming (London ComicCon 2016 I think). That video has been taken down but I am sure a version of it is still somewhere. Akane absolutely killed that performance and made Akane my favourite among the maids. I highly recommend you to check it out!
@AMetalheadsPerspective3 жыл бұрын
I will check it out
@jpkozy71473 жыл бұрын
Your reaction is really understanding what them did I think. Alone is a memorable song for BAND MAID, and I think they did the best play they could at that time.pls keep react BAND MAID. Arigato🙏 from Japan🇯🇵🗻🗼🏯🌸
@MrKeybird2 жыл бұрын
yesss! we madiacs need to promote them until the us tour starts at least, so keep on the good work. I would like them to play Madison Square Garden so bad. 🕊🛫🥰
@alanscarfe67533 жыл бұрын
Best Rock band in the world right now, period !!!
@jan-ovepedersen57643 жыл бұрын
BAND-MAID forever the best that ever happened to ROCK
@phaeron3 жыл бұрын
I am always surprised how good the whole thing sounds for their first completely self-composed song. Just stumbled across a link to a video here on YT via Tw yesterday, which has actually been online since 2013 and shows Hirose performing as the drummer of a cover band before her time with Band-Maid. Very interesting as I think. After watching this video, I find the first videos of Band-Maid just with a view to Hirose only more interesting. I would say a difference like night and day as far as her overall charisma is concerned. 😇 -> youtu .be/tpl_Fg2_qdY 【 'Our rock never dies, ever. Forever!' - Band-Maid 】
@armynurseboy3 жыл бұрын
This song has a very strong pop-punk vibe. And yeah, it also reminds me of Jimmy Eat World. And,yeah, you can also tell which time frame you are listening to by their outfits and instruments. This is the older variation of their costumes and they are still playing their old instruments: Kanami on her Addictone, Miku on her Rickenbacker, and Misa on her 4 string Fender.
@kevinlane75553 жыл бұрын
This tune is so strong in every conceivable way.....
@scottavery20093 жыл бұрын
This is the first just band-maid song this is the first one the record company accepted from kanami and then they released just bring it
@GaryHolloway-8103 жыл бұрын
Dr Evil loves BAND-MAID. He's been a Maidiac since they formed & he first saw a mini MISA :)
@Mogis20113 жыл бұрын
Band-Maid is like "sharks with frickin lasers!"
@GaryHolloway-8103 жыл бұрын
@@Mogis2011 Haha😆. It takes something uber cool to be as cool as sharks with frickin lasers. That'll be BAND-MAID then. I hope them lasers are green ;)
@Mogis20113 жыл бұрын
@@GaryHolloway-810 only green lasers can express the awesomeness that is BAND-MAID. 😂
@GaryHolloway-8103 жыл бұрын
@@Mogis2011 Yep them green lasers are as iconic as the Zepp chandelier. I haven't seen any sharks with chandeliers :)
@Chananda3 жыл бұрын
The Real Existence MV is definitely worth watching. After all this time it's still one of my favourites.
@thunderchild71373 жыл бұрын
Song writing will always be one of the basic things that set Band Maid apart. Thanks to the genius of Kanami. But the other girls are learning fast from her tutoring.
@tommcfall12743 жыл бұрын
Kanami is a musical genius but few musicians on the planet can do what the rest of the girls do with Kanami's songs
@stevehall51283 жыл бұрын
@@tommcfall1274 Team effort + supergroup from founding.
@tommcfall12743 жыл бұрын
@@stevehall5128 YES! what are the odds that these 5 girls came together so smoothly. Like it was fated by the music gods. I am so glad it happened!
@kiyoneg15803 жыл бұрын
This song is the first song written and composed by them themselves. The maid outfit comes with an apron. Misa is already a black assassin style. A straight rock'n'roll, but has the same vibes as the current song, and the sound is great, so it doesn't feel a bit old-fashioned. Rather, I love it because it is audible. In particular, many fans say that Kanami's solo is the best.
@yerayortiz72853 жыл бұрын
You know you are a proper maidiac when you notice they change their maid outfits every once in a while, admit they are the best band on Earth and spread the word as much as you can. So you graduated in maidology, you can come pick up your diploma from 5-10pm today
@tommcfall12743 жыл бұрын
I have several master's degrees in Band Maid
@Kissthetoad3212 жыл бұрын
These girls are truly amazing. They dare everything and all the time. This live intro of Alone is totally unexpected. Their ingenuity knocks us down every time. Band Maid is by far my favorite rock band.😍🤘
@vmoore63 жыл бұрын
My favorite song with Wonderland, Glory, Mirage, Dont you tell me, Black Hole, Gion Cho, Domination, Yolo, Real exiestence and so many others.
@tommcfall12743 жыл бұрын
My favorite Band Maid song is what ever one I am listening to at the moment!!!!!!!!
@justinlikesme193 жыл бұрын
8:35 i love how miku is dancing while singing
3 жыл бұрын
You picked up Miku's man-voice she used to do more in these early videos. No use questioning which are better, live or mvs. Surely you need to see both!
@pitamaid3 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@randymcmillen6473 жыл бұрын
MISA- Band Maid's designated drinker!
@michaelpalmer37173 жыл бұрын
Easy giveaway for spotting early performances -Kanami using her Japanese guitar before the switch to US produced PRS. There are many differences but the easiest is the headstock, the Japanese having a strat style. She is a PRS featured artist.
@lurkmerchant3 жыл бұрын
Love Akane's drumming in this song. 😍 but of course it's not the only thing I love about the song. As always.
@DavidMISAMISAMISACook3 жыл бұрын
MISA MISA MISA!
@paul_laws3 жыл бұрын
You're right. This isn't the channel for me. Good luck.